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Lina Bo Bardi

Italy1914–1992

Born in Rome; practiced in Brazil

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Modern glass rooted in Brazil

Born in Rome in 1914. After architectural training in Italy she moved to Brazil, where Casa de Vidro (1951) and later cultural buildings joined modern construction to everyday and popular culture. Died in São Paulo in 1992.

Life and architecture

Born in Rome in 1914, Lina Bo Bardi moved to Brazil and joined modern construction to everyday and popular culture—beginning with Casa de Vidro in São Paulo.

  1. 1914

    Born in Rome

    Born in Rome.

  2. 1951
    37

    Casa de Vidro

    Completes her own house (Casa de Vidro) in Morumbi, São Paulo—where she lived for decades with her husband.

  3. 1992
    78

    Dies in São Paulo

    Dies in São Paulo.

Ages are approximate, based on birth year.

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